A large and unusual wood netsuke of a yawning Okame with a baby. 19th century - image-1
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Lot 397 Dα

A large and unusual wood netsuke of a yawning Okame with a baby. 19th century

Auction 1249 - overview Cologne
18.06.2024, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 2.800 € - 3.200 €
Result: 12.600 € (incl. premium)
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A large and unusual wood netsuke of a yawning Okame with a baby. 19th century

Squatting in her usual pose with her robe slipped off the right shoulder and arms raised above her head and stretching, the mouth wide open. A small child lies in her lap and pulls down the breast in order to suckle.
Height 7.7 cm

Similar models exist with the signature of Masakazu of Nagoya, and this piece can possibly be attributed to this carver.

Provenance

Private collection, Southern Europe